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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution proposed by China, is largely seen as China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Japanese-dominated Asian Development Bank.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 21 founding members officially recognized the bank in October 2014, and have raised US$50 billion so far in capital. The AIIB’s existing funds are dwarfed by those held in established banks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. In fact, the AIIB’s current size is one-third that of the Asian Development Bank’s and has one-fifth the cash the IMF can draw on immediately.
The new institution is seen as China’s answer to the other Western-dominated banks whose largest shareholders are predominantly the United States, European Union countries and Japan. In comparison, the AIIB’s main shareholders so far are China, India, Qatar and Kuwait.
According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s infrastructure investment needs could reach US$750 billion in the next decade, an amount the Asian Development Bank can’t finance on its own. The AIIB could close the current gap between supply and demand. The AIIB’s supporters say funds will also go toward building cross-border infrastructure that will better bind the region together.
American officials believe China is using the bank to increase its soft power in Asia and have pressured U.S. allies to stay out of the AIIB.
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The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connectivity among Asian countries by funding infrastructure development projects.
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Beijing - 16 January 2016
1. Chinese PremierLi Keqiang and delegates of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) member countries posing for family photo, zoom out of Li to wide
2. Pan from AIIB PresidentJin Liqun (left) to Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi (right) signing agreement between China and the AIIB
3. Wide of Jin and Wang during signing ceremony with delegates from member countries standing behind them
4. Photographers
5. Wide of Jin and Wang shaking hands
6. Wide of Li taking stage
7. Audience
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister:
"China's AIIB initiative is aimed at expanding funding channels for Asian infrastructure development, effectively generating demand, improving total supply, contributing to common regional development with its own development success and boosting global economic recovery."
9. Reverse view of audience
10. Wide of conference room of AIIB board of governors
11. Li shaking hands and leaving
STORYLINE:
China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially opened for business on Saturday in Beijing after a formal ceremony led by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.
Representatives from 57 member countries attended the opening ceremony, where China announced it would pledge 50 million US dollars to a special fund to prepare less developed countries for infrastructure projects.
The United States and Japan are not members of AIIB, saying it is a rival to already existing multilateral banks such as the World Bank, but Beijing says the AIIB supplements existing institutions and will boost investments for infrastructure projects in Asia.
The bank, intended to finance railways, cargo ports and other trade links, is a key part of Beijing's "One Belt One Road" outreach to extend China's economic influence in the region.
Beijing has pledged to put up most of the bank's initial 50 billion US dollars in capital and says that total will rise to 100 billion US dollars.
Chinese official Jin Liqun has been named the bank's first president.
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The first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being held in Beijing. Governors and representatives from 57 members of AIIB attended the opening ceremony this morning. The bank, which supports infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia, was officially established last December.
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Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US, Japan, South Korea and some other countries have declined to do so.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank was proposed as an initiative by the government of China, supported by 37 regional and 20 non-regional Prospective Founding Members (PFM), all of which have signed the Articles of Agreement that form the legal basis for the proposed bank. The bank will start operation after the agreement enters into force, which requires ratifications from 10 member states holding a total number of 50% of the initial subscriptions of the Authorized Capital Stock. On 25 December 2015, 17 states (Australia, Austria, Brunei, China, Georgia, Germany, Jordan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom) together holding 50.1% of the initial subscriptions of Authorized Capital Stock, had deposited the instrument of ratification for the agreement, triggering entry into force, and making them all founding members and bringing the Articles of Agreement, the bank's charter, into force. 12 other states followed later, taking the amount of Authorized Capital Stock held by the 29 members of the bank to 74%. Major economies that did not become PFM include the United States, Japan and Canada.

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution proposed by China, is largely seen as China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Japanese-dominated Asian Development Bank.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 21 founding members officially recognized the bank in October 2014, and have raised US$50 billion so far in capital. The AIIB’s existing funds are dwarfed by those held in established banks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. In fact, the AIIB’s current size is one-third that of the Asian Development Bank’s and has one-fifth the cash the IMF can draw on immediately.
The new institution is seen as China’s answer to the other Western-dominated banks whose largest shareholders are predominantly the United States, European Union countries and Japan. In comparison, the AIIB’s main shareholders so far are China, India, Qatar and Kuwait.
According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s infrastructure investment needs could reach US$750 billion in the next decade, an amount the Asian Development Bank can’t finance on its own. The AIIB could close the current gap between supply and demand. The AIIB’s supporters say funds will also go toward building cross-border infrastructure that will better bind the region together.
American officials believe China is using the bank to increase its soft power in Asia and have pressured U.S. allies to stay out of the AIIB.
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Hank Paulson on Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, working with China

Hank Paulson on Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, working with China

Hank Paulson on Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, working with China

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opens in Beijing

The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connectivity among Asian countries by funding infrastructure development projects.
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Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank opens

Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank opens

Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank opens

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Beijing - 16 January 2016
1. Chinese PremierLi Keqiang and delegates of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) member countries posing for family photo, zoom out of Li to wide
2. Pan from AIIB PresidentJin Liqun (left) to Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi (right) signing agreement between China and the AIIB
3. Wide of Jin and Wang during signing ceremony with delegates from member countries standing behind them
4. Photographers
5. Wide of Jin and Wang shaking hands
6. Wide of Li taking stage
7. Audience
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister:
"China's AIIB initiative is aimed at expanding funding channels for Asian infrastructure development, effectively generating demand, improving total supply, contributing to common regional development with its own development success and boosting global economic recovery."
9. Reverse view of audience
10. Wide of conference room of AIIB board of governors
11. Li shaking hands and leaving
STORYLINE:
China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially opened for business on Saturday in Beijing after a formal ceremony led by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.
Representatives from 57 member countries attended the opening ceremony, where China announced it would pledge 50 million US dollars to a special fund to prepare less developed countries for infrastructure projects.
The United States and Japan are not members of AIIB, saying it is a rival to already existing multilateral banks such as the World Bank, but Beijing says the AIIB supplements existing institutions and will boost investments for infrastructure projects in Asia.
The bank, intended to finance railways, cargo ports and other trade links, is a key part of Beijing's "One Belt One Road" outreach to extend China's economic influence in the region.
Beijing has pledged to put up most of the bank's initial 50 billion US dollars in capital and says that total will rise to 100 billion US dollars.
Chinese official Jin Liqun has been named the bank's first president.
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AIIB first annual meeting opens in Beijing

AIIB first annual meeting opens in Beijing

AIIB first annual meeting opens in Beijing

The first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being held in Beijing. Governors and representatives from 57 members of AIIB attended the opening ceremony this morning. The bank, which supports infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia, was officially established last December.
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Britain applied to join multinational investment bank created by China

Britain applied to join multinational investment bank created by China

Britain applied to join multinational investment bank created by China

Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US, Japan, South Korea and some other countries have declined to do so.
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China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Now this is, a hell of a chess move. You don't hear a lot about China but when you do, boy they've been busy! with Russia building the BRICS Nations and now World Banking, this is huge. Eastern Imperialism against West. This will teach a lot of robs you can't have it all by stealing, going to learn to share, the new era.
The new China-led bank is expected to challenge the Washington-based World Bank, so the US is increasing pressure on its allies not to join the institution. The US’ concern is that the new investment bank might not have high standards of governance and environmental and social safeguards.
The new bank is expected to challenge the Western dominance of the US-led World Bank and IMF in global infrastructure projects, which experts believe will create healthy competition.
South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg were also considering joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Financial Times reported.
Australian Prime MinisterTony Abbott said he would make a final decision on AIIB membership soon. South Korea and other countries are in discussions with China over possible participation.
China’s main regional rival Japan said earlier this month that Asian countries including Japan have until March 31 to decide on becoming AIIB founding members.
"They told us they are considering. Whether Japan will join, we do not know. It is Japan's own decision," ChineseFinance MinisterLou Jiwei said, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Nearly 30 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIIB, which is aimed at helping finance infrastructure projects across Asia and is expected to come into being this year.
The AIIB was formally launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping in 2014, and is expected to become a tool of a broader Chinese push for growing international power and economic significance.
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World Bank rival launched in Beijing

The ChinesePresident Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led World Bank.
US opposition has failed to deter its allies from signing up to the "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank":http://www.aiib.org/, including Australia, Britain, Germany and South Korea.
The AIIB is expected to lend between 10 and 15 billion dollars annually for the first few years and will concentrate on infrastructure projects.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment bank launched in China

China backed Asian Infrastructure Investment bank was launched in Beijing. The AIIB, launched in Beijing at a ceremony attended by delegates from 21 countries including India, Thailand and Malaysia, aims to give project loans to developing nations. China is set to be its largest shareholder with a stake of up to 50%. We bring you a report.

3:29

AIIB to be headquartered in Beijing

AIIB to be headquartered in Beijing

AIIB to be headquartered in Beijing

The 57 prospective founding countries of the AIIB gathered in Beijing on Monday to sign the Articles of Agreement, bringing the bank one step closer to completion. The AIIB is expected to be officially established by the end of the year, and will work from its headquarters in Beijing.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opens in Beijing

The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connec...

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AIIB first annual meeting opens in Beijing

The first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being held in Beijing. Governors and representatives from 57 members of AIIB attended the opening ceremony this morning. The bank, which supports infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia, was officially established last December.
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Britain applied to join multinational investment bank created by China

Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US...

China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Now this is, a hell of a chess move. You don't hear a lot about China but when you do, boy they've been busy! with Russia building the BRICS Nations and now World Banking, this is huge. Eastern Imperialism against West. This will teach a lot of robs you can't have it all by stealing, going to learn to share, the new era.
The new China-led bank is expected to challenge the Washington-based World Bank, so the US is increasing pressure on its allies not to join the institution. The US’ concern is that the new investment bank might not have high standards of governance and environmental and social safeguards.
The new bank is expected to challenge the Western dominance of the US-led World Bank and IMF in global infrastructure projects...

World Bank rival launched in Beijing

The ChinesePresident Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led World Bank.
US opposition has failed to deter its allies from signing up to the "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank":http://www.aiib.org/, including Australia, Britain, Germany and South Korea.
The AIIB is expected to lend between 10 and 15 billion dollars annually for the first few years and will concentrate on infrastructure projects.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment bank launched in China

China backed Asian Infrastructure Investment bank was launched in Beijing. The AIIB, launched in Beijing at a ceremony attended by delegates from 21 countries including India, Thailand and Malaysia, aims to give project loans to developing nations. China is set to be its largest shareholder with a stake of up to 50%. We bring you a report.

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AIIB to be headquartered in Beijing

The 57 prospective founding countries of the AIIB gathered in Beijing on Monday to sign the Articles of Agreement, bringing the bank one step closer to completion. The AIIB is expected to be officially established by the end of the year, and will work from its headquarters in Beijing.

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution proposed by China, is largely seen as China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Japanese-dominated Asian Development Bank.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 21 founding members officially recognized the bank in October 2014, and have raised US$50 billion so far in capital. The AIIB’s existing funds are dwarfed by those held in established banks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. In fact, the AIIB’s current size is one-third that of the Asian Development Bank’s and has one-fifth the cash the IMF can draw on immediately.
The new institution is seen as China’s answer to the other Western-dominated banks whose largest shareholders are predominantly the United States, European Union countries and Japan. In comparison, the AIIB’s main shareholders so far are China, India, Qatar and Kuwait.
According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s infrastructure investment needs could reach US$750 billion in the next decade, an amount the Asian Development Bank can’t finance on its own. The AIIB could close the current gap between supply and demand. The AIIB’s supporters say funds will also go toward building cross-border infrastructure that will better bind the region together.
American officials believe China is using the bank to increase its soft power in Asia and have pressured U.S. allies to stay out of the AIIB.
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution proposed by China, is largely seen as China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Japanese-dominated Asian Development Bank.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 21 founding members officially recognized the bank in October 2014, and have raised US$50 billion so far in capital. The AIIB’s existing funds are dwarfed by those held in established banks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. In fact, the AIIB’s current size is one-third that of the Asian Development Bank’s and has one-fifth the cash the IMF can draw on immediately.
The new institution is seen as China’s answer to the other Western-dominated banks whose largest shareholders are predominantly the United States, European Union countries and Japan. In comparison, the AIIB’s main shareholders so far are China, India, Qatar and Kuwait.
According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s infrastructure investment needs could reach US$750 billion in the next decade, an amount the Asian Development Bank can’t finance on its own. The AIIB could close the current gap between supply and demand. The AIIB’s supporters say funds will also go toward building cross-border infrastructure that will better bind the region together.
American officials believe China is using the bank to increase its soft power in Asia and have pressured U.S. allies to stay out of the AIIB.
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The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connectivity among Asian countries by funding infrastructure development projects.
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The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connectivity among Asian countries by funding infrastructure development projects.
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1. Chinese PremierLi Keqiang and delegates of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) member countries posing for family photo, zoom out of Li to wide
2. Pan from AIIB PresidentJin Liqun (left) to Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi (right) signing agreement between China and the AIIB
3. Wide of Jin and Wang during signing ceremony with delegates from member countries standing behind them
4. Photographers
5. Wide of Jin and Wang shaking hands
6. Wide of Li taking stage
7. Audience
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister:
"China's AIIB initiative is aimed at expanding funding channels for Asian infrastructure development, effectively generating demand, improving total supply, contributing to common regional development with its own development success and boosting global economic recovery."
9. Reverse view of audience
10. Wide of conference room of AIIB board of governors
11. Li shaking hands and leaving
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China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially opened for business on Saturday in Beijing after a formal ceremony led by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.
Representatives from 57 member countries attended the opening ceremony, where China announced it would pledge 50 million US dollars to a special fund to prepare less developed countries for infrastructure projects.
The United States and Japan are not members of AIIB, saying it is a rival to already existing multilateral banks such as the World Bank, but Beijing says the AIIB supplements existing institutions and will boost investments for infrastructure projects in Asia.
The bank, intended to finance railways, cargo ports and other trade links, is a key part of Beijing's "One Belt One Road" outreach to extend China's economic influence in the region.
Beijing has pledged to put up most of the bank's initial 50 billion US dollars in capital and says that total will rise to 100 billion US dollars.
Chinese official Jin Liqun has been named the bank's first president.
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Beijing - 16 January 2016
1. Chinese PremierLi Keqiang and delegates of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) member countries posing for family photo, zoom out of Li to wide
2. Pan from AIIB PresidentJin Liqun (left) to Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi (right) signing agreement between China and the AIIB
3. Wide of Jin and Wang during signing ceremony with delegates from member countries standing behind them
4. Photographers
5. Wide of Jin and Wang shaking hands
6. Wide of Li taking stage
7. Audience
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister:
"China's AIIB initiative is aimed at expanding funding channels for Asian infrastructure development, effectively generating demand, improving total supply, contributing to common regional development with its own development success and boosting global economic recovery."
9. Reverse view of audience
10. Wide of conference room of AIIB board of governors
11. Li shaking hands and leaving
STORYLINE:
China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially opened for business on Saturday in Beijing after a formal ceremony led by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.
Representatives from 57 member countries attended the opening ceremony, where China announced it would pledge 50 million US dollars to a special fund to prepare less developed countries for infrastructure projects.
The United States and Japan are not members of AIIB, saying it is a rival to already existing multilateral banks such as the World Bank, but Beijing says the AIIB supplements existing institutions and will boost investments for infrastructure projects in Asia.
The bank, intended to finance railways, cargo ports and other trade links, is a key part of Beijing's "One Belt One Road" outreach to extend China's economic influence in the region.
Beijing has pledged to put up most of the bank's initial 50 billion US dollars in capital and says that total will rise to 100 billion US dollars.
Chinese official Jin Liqun has been named the bank's first president.
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The first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being held in Beijing. Governors and representatives from 57 members of AIIB attended the opening ceremony this morning. The bank, which supports infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia, was officially established last December.
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Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US, Japan, South Korea and some other countries have declined to do so.
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Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US, Japan, South Korea and some other countries have declined to do so.
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China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Now this is, a hell of a chess move. You don't hear a lot about China but when you do, boy they've been busy! with Russia building the BRICS Nations and now World Banking, this is huge. Eastern Imperialism against West. This will teach a lot of robs you can't have it all by stealing, going to learn to share, the new era.
The new China-led bank is expected to challenge the Washington-based World Bank, so the US is increasing pressure on its allies not to join the institution. The US’ concern is that the new investment bank might not have high standards of governance and environmental and social safeguards.
The new bank is expected to challenge the Western dominance of the US-led World Bank and IMF in global infrastructure projects, which experts believe will create healthy competition.
South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg were also considering joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Financial Times reported.
Australian Prime MinisterTony Abbott said he would make a final decision on AIIB membership soon. South Korea and other countries are in discussions with China over possible participation.
China’s main regional rival Japan said earlier this month that Asian countries including Japan have until March 31 to decide on becoming AIIB founding members.
"They told us they are considering. Whether Japan will join, we do not know. It is Japan's own decision," ChineseFinance MinisterLou Jiwei said, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Nearly 30 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIIB, which is aimed at helping finance infrastructure projects across Asia and is expected to come into being this year.
The AIIB was formally launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping in 2014, and is expected to become a tool of a broader Chinese push for growing international power and economic significance.
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China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Now this is, a hell of a chess move. You don't hear a lot about China but when you do, boy they've been busy! with Russia building the BRICS Nations and now World Banking, this is huge. Eastern Imperialism against West. This will teach a lot of robs you can't have it all by stealing, going to learn to share, the new era.
The new China-led bank is expected to challenge the Washington-based World Bank, so the US is increasing pressure on its allies not to join the institution. The US’ concern is that the new investment bank might not have high standards of governance and environmental and social safeguards.
The new bank is expected to challenge the Western dominance of the US-led World Bank and IMF in global infrastructure projects, which experts believe will create healthy competition.
South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg were also considering joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Financial Times reported.
Australian Prime MinisterTony Abbott said he would make a final decision on AIIB membership soon. South Korea and other countries are in discussions with China over possible participation.
China’s main regional rival Japan said earlier this month that Asian countries including Japan have until March 31 to decide on becoming AIIB founding members.
"They told us they are considering. Whether Japan will join, we do not know. It is Japan's own decision," ChineseFinance MinisterLou Jiwei said, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Nearly 30 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIIB, which is aimed at helping finance infrastructure projects across Asia and is expected to come into being this year.
The AIIB was formally launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping in 2014, and is expected to become a tool of a broader Chinese push for growing international power and economic significance.
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The ChinesePresident Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led World Bank.
US opposition has failed to deter its allies from signing up to the "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank":http://www.aiib.org/, including Australia, Britain, Germany and South Korea.
The AIIB is expected to lend between 10 and 15 billion dollars annually for the first few years and will concentrate on infrastructure projects.
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The ChinesePresident Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led World Bank.
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China backed Asian Infrastructure Investment bank was launched in Beijing. The AIIB, launched in Beijing at a ceremony attended by delegates from 21 countries including India, Thailand and Malaysia, aims to give project loans to developing nations. China is set to be its largest shareholder with a stake of up to 50%. We bring you a report.

China backed Asian Infrastructure Investment bank was launched in Beijing. The AIIB, launched in Beijing at a ceremony attended by delegates from 21 countries including India, Thailand and Malaysia, aims to give project loans to developing nations. China is set to be its largest shareholder with a stake of up to 50%. We bring you a report.

The 57 prospective founding countries of the AIIB gathered in Beijing on Monday to sign the Articles of Agreement, bringing the bank one step closer to completion. The AIIB is expected to be officially established by the end of the year, and will work from its headquarters in Beijing.

The 57 prospective founding countries of the AIIB gathered in Beijing on Monday to sign the Articles of Agreement, bringing the bank one step closer to completion. The AIIB is expected to be officially established by the end of the year, and will work from its headquarters in Beijing.

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China's Investment Outlook and Opportunities

VC and PE funds have been proliferating in China as both domestic and global players set their sights on the country's booming digital and middle class consumers. But are too many funds chasing too few good opportunities? Where are the most promising investment opportunities and why? Hany Nada of GGV Capital, Fang Fang, of JP MorganInvestment Banking, Xu Xiaoping of ZhenFund, and HansTung (BS '93) of Qiming Ventures gathered together at the 2012 China 2.0Conference to share their insights. The session was moderated by David Chao (MBA '93) of DCM.

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China's Outbound Investment: A Bid for Influence or Better Returns?

As Asia's wealth grows, new investors from the region are looking for prospects beyond their borders. Chinese corporates are poised to take an even larger role in global commerce as they turn to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has attracted membership applications from over 40 countries. A series of government measures encouraging overseas investment are expected to help Chinese firms expand in markets such as South America, Southeast Asia and Africa, particularly in building nuclear power and rail infrastructure. The new rules will benefit Chinese companies, but will the growth in overseas investment also increase China's influence in emerging and developing nations? Will the Chinese and other new Asian investors find themselves in competiti...

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In 2014, China announced the creation of theAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an ambitious multilateral project aimed at fostering economic development throughout Asia. The AIIB, to be led by China, raised concerns for policymakers in Washington: would AIIB undermine the existing global financial infrastructure and lead to a lowering of standards? Yet, in a dramatic setback for the United States, nearly 60 nations ultimately announced their intentions to join AIIB in 2015, including close allies such as the U.K., Germany, France, Korea, Australia and Israel.
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China's Trade-Off: The Outlook on Investment

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-- One of the best examples of China's commitment to regional integration is the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. Tian Wei speaks with AIIB's president to see how his bank fits in with China's overall economic strategy.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"AIIB" redirects here. For other uses, see AIIB (disambiguation).
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
AIIB logo.png
Abbreviation AIIB
Formation16 January 2016 (Open for business)
25 December2015 (Entry into forceArticles of Agreement)
TypeRegionalInvestment BankLegal statusTreatyPurpose Crediting
HeadquartersBeijing, ChinaRegion served
Asia and Oceania
Membership
58 Members
22 prospective members[1]
Official languageEnglish[2]
PresidentJin Liqun[3]
Main organ
Board of GovernorsBoard of Directors
Website AIIB.org
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Simplified Chinese 亚洲基础设施投资银行
Traditional Chinese 亞洲基礎設施投資銀行
[show]Transcriptions
AlternativeChinese name
Simplified Chinese 亚投行
Traditional Chinese 亞投行
[show]Transcriptions
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank currently has 56 member states while another 24 are prospective members for a total of 80 approved members and was proposed as an initiative by the government of China.[4] The initiative gained support from 37 regional and 20 non-regional Prospective Founding Members (PFM), all of which have signed the Articles of Agreement that form the legal basis for the bank. The bank started operation after the agreement entered into force on 25 December 2015, after ratifications were received from 10 member states holding a total number of 50% of the initial subscriptions of the Authorized Capital Stock.[5] Major economies that are not members include Japan and the United States.
The United Nations has addressed the launch of AIIB as having potential for "scaling up financing for sustainable development"[6] for the concern of global economic governance.[7] The capital of the bank is $100 billion, equivalent to 2⁄3 of the capital of the Asian Development Bank and about half that of the World Bank.[8]
History[edit]
The proposal for the creation of an "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank" was first made by the Vice Chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, a Chinese thinktank, at the Bo'aoForum in April 2009. The initial context was to make better use of Chinese foreign currency reserves in the wake of the global financial crisis.[11]
The initiative was officially launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping on a state visit to Indonesia in October 2013.[12] The Chinese government has been frustrated with what it regards as the slow pace of reforms and governance, and wants greater input in global established institutions like the IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank which it claims are dominated by American, European and Japanese interests.[13]
Non-members[edit]
The Czech Republic[66], Libya, Nigeria, Algeria, Iraq[67], Colombia[68], Ukraine are considering joining the AIIB as members. Mexico, Japan and the United States have no immediate intention to participate. Taiwan's request to become a Prospective Founding Member was rejected by China as it does not consider the former to be a sovereign state.[69]
Dependent territories[edit]
The Articles of Agreement provide for non-sovereign entities to become members of the bank. In addition to the requirements for sovereign states, the membership of dependent territories must be supported by the state responsible for its external relations.
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) – Taiwan applied for PFM to join the AIIB via Taiwan Affairs Office on 31 March, possibly under the name "Chinese Taipei",[70][71] but was rejected by the Multilateral InterimSecretariat of the AIIB on 13 April, without any reason stated. However, China claims that there is the possibility for Taiwan to obtain membership at a later date.[69] China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said that Taiwan should avoid creating a "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" situation.[72] ROC Finance MinisterChang Sheng-ford announced in April 2016 that Taiwan was not being treated with "dignity" or "respect" during the registration process and Taiwan eventually chose to leave the decision to join to the new president.[73]
Other states[edit]
United States United States – No commitment
The United States' officials have expressed concerns about whether the AIIB would have high standards of governance, and whether it would have environmental and social safeguards.[74] The United States is reported to have used diplomatic pressure to try and prevent key allies, such as Australia, from joining the bank,[75] and expressed disappointment when others, such as Britain, joined.[62][74] The US' opposition to the AIIB, as well as its attempt to dissuade allies from joining was seen as a manifestation of a multifaceted containment strategy. The failure of that approach in this case was widely acknowledged as a strategic blunder.[76]
Japan Japan

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"AIIB" redirects here. For other uses, see AIIB (disambiguation).
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
AIIB logo.png
Abbreviation AIIB
Formation16 January 2016 (Open for business)
25 December2015 (Entry into forceArticles of Agreement)
TypeRegionalInvestment BankLegal statusTreatyPurpose Crediting
HeadquartersBeijing, ChinaRegion served
Asia and Oceania
Membership
58 Members
22 prospective members[1]
Official languageEnglish[2]
PresidentJin Liqun[3]
Main organ
Board of GovernorsBoard of Directors
Website AIIB.org
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Simplified Chinese 亚洲基础设施投资银行
Traditional Chinese 亞洲基礎設施投資銀行
[show]Transcriptions
AlternativeChinese name
Simplified Chinese 亚投行
Traditional Chinese 亞投行
[show]Transcriptions
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank currently has 56 member states while another 24 are prospective members for a total of 80 approved members and was proposed as an initiative by the government of China.[4] The initiative gained support from 37 regional and 20 non-regional Prospective Founding Members (PFM), all of which have signed the Articles of Agreement that form the legal basis for the bank. The bank started operation after the agreement entered into force on 25 December 2015, after ratifications were received from 10 member states holding a total number of 50% of the initial subscriptions of the Authorized Capital Stock.[5] Major economies that are not members include Japan and the United States.
The United Nations has addressed the launch of AIIB as having potential for "scaling up financing for sustainable development"[6] for the concern of global economic governance.[7] The capital of the bank is $100 billion, equivalent to 2⁄3 of the capital of the Asian Development Bank and about half that of the World Bank.[8]
History[edit]
The proposal for the creation of an "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank" was first made by the Vice Chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, a Chinese thinktank, at the Bo'aoForum in April 2009. The initial context was to make better use of Chinese foreign currency reserves in the wake of the global financial crisis.[11]
The initiative was officially launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping on a state visit to Indonesia in October 2013.[12] The Chinese government has been frustrated with what it regards as the slow pace of reforms and governance, and wants greater input in global established institutions like the IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank which it claims are dominated by American, European and Japanese interests.[13]
Non-members[edit]
The Czech Republic[66], Libya, Nigeria, Algeria, Iraq[67], Colombia[68], Ukraine are considering joining the AIIB as members. Mexico, Japan and the United States have no immediate intention to participate. Taiwan's request to become a Prospective Founding Member was rejected by China as it does not consider the former to be a sovereign state.[69]
Dependent territories[edit]
The Articles of Agreement provide for non-sovereign entities to become members of the bank. In addition to the requirements for sovereign states, the membership of dependent territories must be supported by the state responsible for its external relations.
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) – Taiwan applied for PFM to join the AIIB via Taiwan Affairs Office on 31 March, possibly under the name "Chinese Taipei",[70][71] but was rejected by the Multilateral InterimSecretariat of the AIIB on 13 April, without any reason stated. However, China claims that there is the possibility for Taiwan to obtain membership at a later date.[69] China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said that Taiwan should avoid creating a "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" situation.[72] ROC Finance MinisterChang Sheng-ford announced in April 2016 that Taiwan was not being treated with "dignity" or "respect" during the registration process and Taiwan eventually chose to leave the decision to join to the new president.[73]
Other states[edit]
United States United States – No commitment
The United States' officials have expressed concerns about whether the AIIB would have high standards of governance, and whether it would have environmental and social safeguards.[74] The United States is reported to have used diplomatic pressure to try and prevent key allies, such as Australia, from joining the bank,[75] and expressed disappointment when others, such as Britain, joined.[62][74] The US' opposition to the AIIB, as well as its attempt to dissuade allies from joining was seen as a manifestation of a multifaceted containment strategy. The failure of that approach in this case was widely acknowledged as a strategic blunder.[76]
Japan Japan

China's Investment Outlook and Opportunities

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As Asia's wealth grows, new investors from the region are looking for prospects beyond their borders. Chinese corporates are poised to take an even larger role in global commerce as they turn to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has attracted membership applications from over 40 countries. A series of government measures encouraging overseas investment are expected to help Chinese firms expand in markets such as South America, Southeast Asia and Africa, particularly in building nuclear power and rail infrastructure. The new rules will benefit Chinese companies, but will the growth in overseas investment also increase China's influence in emerging and developing nations? Will the Chinese and other new Asian investors find themselves in competition with the traditional investors from developed countries, or will these new infusions of capital simply be absorbed by the huge appetite for infrastructure building?

As Asia's wealth grows, new investors from the region are looking for prospects beyond their borders. Chinese corporates are poised to take an even larger role in global commerce as they turn to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has attracted membership applications from over 40 countries. A series of government measures encouraging overseas investment are expected to help Chinese firms expand in markets such as South America, Southeast Asia and Africa, particularly in building nuclear power and rail infrastructure. The new rules will benefit Chinese companies, but will the growth in overseas investment also increase China's influence in emerging and developing nations? Will the Chinese and other new Asian investors find themselves in competition with the traditional investors from developed countries, or will these new infusions of capital simply be absorbed by the huge appetite for infrastructure building?

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In 2014, China announced the creation of theAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an ambitious multilateral project aimed at fostering economic development throughout Asia. The AIIB, to be led by China, raised concerns for policymakers in Washington: would AIIB undermine the existing global financial infrastructure and lead to a lowering of standards? Yet, in a dramatic setback for the United States, nearly 60 nations ultimately announced their intentions to join AIIB in 2015, including close allies such as the U.K., Germany, France, Korea, Australia and Israel.
In the two years following the bank’s official launch in January 2016, AIIB has emerged as a regional powerhouse, financing numerous diverse projects throughout Asia. AIIB now commands an impressive capital holding which rivals that of the Asian Development Bank, and a AAA credit rating on par with that of the World Bank.
Amid growing economic tensions between the United States and China, the AIIB has remained largely unknown to the American public. In a new book, A Comparative Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, former AIIB General CounselNatalieLichtenstein draws upon her role as an architect of the AIIB charter to provide an in-depth analysis of the bank’s operations, and how the bank compares to other development banks. Ms. Lichtenstein discussed her book and the future of the AIIB with the National Committee on May 2nd in New York City.
Speaker Bio:
Natalie Lichtenstein is a U.S. lawyer who has specialized in legal issues at international financial institutions, and legal development in China, since the 1970s. She was the inaugural general counsel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the principal drafter of the AIIB Charter. Her work for AIIB drew on her 30-year legal career at the World Bank, where she advised on lending operations in China and other countries for 20 years. During her last decade there, she served in senior positions, specializing in institutional governance issues and reforms. As a young lawyer at the U.S. TreasuryDepartment, she worked on international financial institution matters and normalization of U.S.-China relations.
Ms. Lichtenstein has taught Chinese law in the U.S. since the 1980s, and has consulted on Chinese legal development projects. She is an adjunct professor at the Johns HopkinsSchool of Advanced International Studies, and a member of the advisory board of the Duke-Kunshan University. In addition to her book on the AIIB, she is the author of numerous articles in professional journals. She received her AB summa cum laude in East Asian Studies and JD from Harvard University.

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In 2014, China announced the creation of theAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an ambitious multilateral project aimed at fostering economic development throughout Asia. The AIIB, to be led by China, raised concerns for policymakers in Washington: would AIIB undermine the existing global financial infrastructure and lead to a lowering of standards? Yet, in a dramatic setback for the United States, nearly 60 nations ultimately announced their intentions to join AIIB in 2015, including close allies such as the U.K., Germany, France, Korea, Australia and Israel.
In the two years following the bank’s official launch in January 2016, AIIB has emerged as a regional powerhouse, financing numerous diverse projects throughout Asia. AIIB now commands an impressive capital holding which rivals that of the Asian Development Bank, and a AAA credit rating on par with that of the World Bank.
Amid growing economic tensions between the United States and China, the AIIB has remained largely unknown to the American public. In a new book, A Comparative Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, former AIIB General CounselNatalieLichtenstein draws upon her role as an architect of the AIIB charter to provide an in-depth analysis of the bank’s operations, and how the bank compares to other development banks. Ms. Lichtenstein discussed her book and the future of the AIIB with the National Committee on May 2nd in New York City.
Speaker Bio:
Natalie Lichtenstein is a U.S. lawyer who has specialized in legal issues at international financial institutions, and legal development in China, since the 1970s. She was the inaugural general counsel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the principal drafter of the AIIB Charter. Her work for AIIB drew on her 30-year legal career at the World Bank, where she advised on lending operations in China and other countries for 20 years. During her last decade there, she served in senior positions, specializing in institutional governance issues and reforms. As a young lawyer at the U.S. TreasuryDepartment, she worked on international financial institution matters and normalization of U.S.-China relations.
Ms. Lichtenstein has taught Chinese law in the U.S. since the 1980s, and has consulted on Chinese legal development projects. She is an adjunct professor at the Johns HopkinsSchool of Advanced International Studies, and a member of the advisory board of the Duke-Kunshan University. In addition to her book on the AIIB, she is the author of numerous articles in professional journals. She received her AB summa cum laude in East Asian Studies and JD from Harvard University.

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution proposed by China, is largely seen as China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Japanese-dominated Asian Development Bank.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 21 founding members officially recognized the bank in October 2014, and have raised US$50 billion so far in capital. The AIIB’s existing funds are dwarfed by those held in established banks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. In fact, the AIIB’s current size is one-third that of the Asian Development Bank’s and has one-fifth the cash the IMF can draw on immediately.
The new institution is seen as China’s answer to the other Western-dominated banks whose largest shareholders are predominantly the United States, European Union countries and Japan. In comparison, the AIIB’s main shareholders so far are China, India, Qatar and Kuwait.
According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s infrastructure investment needs could reach US$750 billion in the next decade, an amount the Asian Development Bank can’t finance on its own. The AIIB could close the current gap between supply and demand. The AIIB’s supporters say funds will also go toward building cross-border infrastructure that will better bind the region together.
American officials believe China is using the bank to increase its soft power in Asia and have pressured U.S. allies to stay out of the AIIB.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opens in Beijing

The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a service inaugural ceremony on Saturday morning at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse with President Xi Jinping attending the event.
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, was first proposed by President Xi in 2013 and formally established on Dec. 25 last year. It will invest in sectors including energy, transportation, urban construction, and logistics, in addition to education and healthcare.
The AIIB has an authorized capital of 100 billion U.S. dollars, equivalent to around half that of the World Bank. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of the 57-member financial institution, taking a 30.34 percent, 8.52 percent, 6.66 percent stake respectively.
One prominent feature of the AIIB is its focus on enhancing connectivity among Asian countries by funding infrastructure development projects.
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Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank opens

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Beijing - 16 January 2016
1. Chinese PremierLi Keqiang and delegates of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) member countries posing for family photo, zoom out of Li to wide
2. Pan from AIIB PresidentJin Liqun (left) to Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yi (right) signing agreement between China and the AIIB
3. Wide of Jin and Wang during signing ceremony with delegates from member countries standing behind them
4. Photographers
5. Wide of Jin and Wang shaking hands
6. Wide of Li taking stage
7. Audience
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Li Keqiang, Chinese Prime Minister:
"China's AIIB initiative is aimed at expanding funding channels for Asian infrastructure development, effectively generating demand, improving total supply, contributing to common regional development with its own development success and boosting global economic recovery."
9. Reverse view of audience
10. Wide of conference room of AIIB board of governors
11. Li shaking hands and leaving
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China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially opened for business on Saturday in Beijing after a formal ceremony led by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping.
Representatives from 57 member countries attended the opening ceremony, where China announced it would pledge 50 million US dollars to a special fund to prepare less developed countries for infrastructure projects.
The United States and Japan are not members of AIIB, saying it is a rival to already existing multilateral banks such as the World Bank, but Beijing says the AIIB supplements existing institutions and will boost investments for infrastructure projects in Asia.
The bank, intended to finance railways, cargo ports and other trade links, is a key part of Beijing's "One Belt One Road" outreach to extend China's economic influence in the region.
Beijing has pledged to put up most of the bank's initial 50 billion US dollars in capital and says that total will rise to 100 billion US dollars.
Chinese official Jin Liqun has been named the bank's first president.
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AIIB first annual meeting opens in Beijing

The first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being held in Beijing. Governors and representatives from 57 members of AIIB attended the opening ceremony this morning. The bank, which supports infrastructure development and regional connectivity in Asia, was officially established last December.
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Britain applied to join multinational investment bank created by China

Britain has applied to join a major multinational investment bank created by China triggering criticism from the United States. Officials in London say the move has been in line with Britain’s national interests. They say they don’t expect the decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, A-I-I-B, to damage ties with the US. Washington says London decided to join the A-I-I-B without any consultation. It also says the move shows Britain is increasingly accommodating to China. Meanwhile, Beijing has welcomed London’s decision to join the bank. The A-I-I-B, that will be launched in October, is seen as an emerging rival to powerful institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. China and 20 other countries have so far joined the financial institution while the US, Japan, South Korea and some other countries have declined to do so.
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China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Now this is, a hell of a chess move. You don't hear a lot about China but when you do, boy they've been busy! with Russia building the BRICS Nations and now World Banking, this is huge. Eastern Imperialism against West. This will teach a lot of robs you can't have it all by stealing, going to learn to share, the new era.
The new China-led bank is expected to challenge the Washington-based World Bank, so the US is increasing pressure on its allies not to join the institution. The US’ concern is that the new investment bank might not have high standards of governance and environmental and social safeguards.
The new bank is expected to challenge the Western dominance of the US-led World Bank and IMF in global infrastructure projects, which experts believe will create healthy competition.
South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg were also considering joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Financial Times reported.
Australian Prime MinisterTony Abbott said he would make a final decision on AIIB membership soon. South Korea and other countries are in discussions with China over possible participation.
China’s main regional rival Japan said earlier this month that Asian countries including Japan have until March 31 to decide on becoming AIIB founding members.
"They told us they are considering. Whether Japan will join, we do not know. It is Japan's own decision," ChineseFinance MinisterLou Jiwei said, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Nearly 30 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIIB, which is aimed at helping finance infrastructure projects across Asia and is expected to come into being this year.
The AIIB was formally launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping in 2014, and is expected to become a tool of a broader Chinese push for growing international power and economic significance.
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World Insight— AIIB special 06/25/2016

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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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"AIIB" redirects here. For other uses, see AIIB (disambiguation).
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
AIIB logo.png
Abbreviation AIIB
Formation16 January 2016 (Open for business)
25 December2015 (Entry into forceArticles of Agreement)
TypeRegionalInvestment BankLegal statusTreatyPurpose Crediting
HeadquartersBeijing, ChinaRegion served
Asia and Oceania
Membership
58 Members
22 prospective members[1]
Official languageEnglish[2]
PresidentJin Liqun[3]
Main organ
Board of GovernorsBoard of Directors
Website AIIB.org
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Simplified Chinese 亚洲基础设施投资银行
Traditional Chinese 亞洲基礎設施投資銀行
[show]Transcriptions
AlternativeChinese name
Simplified Chinese 亚投行
Traditional Chinese 亞投行
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank currently has 56 member states while another 24 are prospective members for a total of 80 approved members and was proposed as an initiative by the government of China.[4] The initiative gained support from 37 regional and 20 non-regional Prospective Founding Members (PFM), all of which have signed the Articles of Agreement that form the legal basis for the bank. The bank started operation after the agreement entered into force on 25 December 2015, after ratifications were received from 10 member states holding a total number of 50% of the initial subscriptions of the Authorized Capital Stock.[5] Major economies that are not members include Japan and the United States.
The United Nations has addressed the launch of AIIB as having potential for "scaling up financing for sustainable development"[6] for the concern of global economic governance.[7] The capital of the bank is $100 billion, equivalent to 2⁄3 of the capital of the Asian Development Bank and about half that of the World Bank.[8]
History[edit]
The proposal for the creation of an "Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank" was first made by the Vice Chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, a Chinese thinktank, at the Bo'aoForum in April 2009. The initial context was to make better use of Chinese foreign currency reserves in the wake of the global financial crisis.[11]
The initiative was officially launched by Chinese PresidentXi Jinping on a state visit to Indonesia in October 2013.[12] The Chinese government has been frustrated with what it regards as the slow pace of reforms and governance, and wants greater input in global established institutions like the IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank which it claims are dominated by American, European and Japanese interests.[13]
Non-members[edit]
The Czech Republic[66], Libya, Nigeria, Algeria, Iraq[67], Colombia[68], Ukraine are considering joining the AIIB as members. Mexico, Japan and the United States have no immediate intention to participate. Taiwan's request to become a Prospective Founding Member was rejected by China as it does not consider the former to be a sovereign state.[69]
Dependent territories[edit]
The Articles of Agreement provide for non-sovereign entities to become members of the bank. In addition to the requirements for sovereign states, the membership of dependent territories must be supported by the state responsible for its external relations.
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) – Taiwan applied for PFM to join the AIIB via Taiwan Affairs Office on 31 March, possibly under the name "Chinese Taipei",[70][71] but was rejected by the Multilateral InterimSecretariat of the AIIB on 13 April, without any reason stated. However, China claims that there is the possibility for Taiwan to obtain membership at a later date.[69] China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said that Taiwan should avoid creating a "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" situation.[72] ROC Finance MinisterChang Sheng-ford announced in April 2016 that Taiwan was not being treated with "dignity" or "respect" during the registration process and Taiwan eventually chose to leave the decision to join to the new president.[73]
Other states[edit]
United States United States – No commitment
The United States' officials have expressed concerns about whether the AIIB would have high standards of governance, and whether it would have environmental and social safeguards.[74] The United States is reported to have used diplomatic pressure to try and prevent key allies, such as Australia, from joining the bank,[75] and expressed disappointment when others, such as Britain, joined.[62][74] The US' opposition to the AIIB, as well as its attempt to dissuade allies from joining was seen as a manifestation of a multifaceted containment strategy. The failure of that approach in this case was widely acknowledged as a strategic blunder.[76]
Japan Japan

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1:01:37

China's Outbound Investment: A Bid for Influence or Better Returns?

As Asia's wealth grows, new investors from the region are looking for prospects beyond the...

China's Outbound Investment: A Bid for Influence or Better Returns?

As Asia's wealth grows, new investors from the region are looking for prospects beyond their borders. Chinese corporates are poised to take an even larger role in global commerce as they turn to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has attracted membership applications from over 40 countries. A series of government measures encouraging overseas investment are expected to help Chinese firms expand in markets such as South America, Southeast Asia and Africa, particularly in building nuclear power and rail infrastructure. The new rules will benefit Chinese companies, but will the growth in overseas investment also increase China's influence in emerging and developing nations? Will the Chinese and other new Asian investors find themselves in competition with the traditional investors from developed countries, or will these new infusions of capital simply be absorbed by the huge appetite for infrastructure building?

1:12:45

Natalie Lichtenstein: A Guide to AIIB

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In 2014, China announced the creation...

Natalie Lichtenstein: A Guide to AIIB

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In 2014, China announced the creation of theAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an ambitious multilateral project aimed at fostering economic development throughout Asia. The AIIB, to be led by China, raised concerns for policymakers in Washington: would AIIB undermine the existing global financial infrastructure and lead to a lowering of standards? Yet, in a dramatic setback for the United States, nearly 60 nations ultimately announced their intentions to join AIIB in 2015, including close allies such as the U.K., Germany, France, Korea, Australia and Israel.
In the two years following the bank’s official launch in January 2016, AIIB has emerged as a regional powerhouse, financing numerous diverse projects throughout Asia. AIIB now commands an impressive capital holding which rivals that of the Asian Development Bank, and a AAA credit rating on par with that of the World Bank.
Amid growing economic tensions between the United States and China, the AIIB has remained largely unknown to the American public. In a new book, A Comparative Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, former AIIB General CounselNatalieLichtenstein draws upon her role as an architect of the AIIB charter to provide an in-depth analysis of the bank’s operations, and how the bank compares to other development banks. Ms. Lichtenstein discussed her book and the future of the AIIB with the National Committee on May 2nd in New York City.
Speaker Bio:
Natalie Lichtenstein is a U.S. lawyer who has specialized in legal issues at international financial institutions, and legal development in China, since the 1970s. She was the inaugural general counsel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the principal drafter of the AIIB Charter. Her work for AIIB drew on her 30-year legal career at the World Bank, where she advised on lending operations in China and other countries for 20 years. During her last decade there, she served in senior positions, specializing in institutional governance issues and reforms. As a young lawyer at the U.S. TreasuryDepartment, she worked on international financial institution matters and normalization of U.S.-China relations.
Ms. Lichtenstein has taught Chinese law in the U.S. since the 1980s, and has consulted on Chinese legal development projects. She is an adjunct professor at the Johns HopkinsSchool of Advanced International Studies, and a member of the advisory board of the Duke-Kunshan University. In addition to her book on the AIIB, she is the author of numerous articles in professional journals. She received her AB summa cum laude in East Asian Studies and JD from Harvard University.

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